01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC014819
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G46 6UP
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: - enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in activities indoors and outdoors - learn by doing - share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging activities - make and live by their Promise. The Group meets the public benefit criteria for charitable status under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £39,583 | £47,749 | 0 | 21 April 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £31,883 | £31,167 | 0 | 11 February 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £34,621 | £21,200 | 0 | 7 February 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £14,538 | £13,813 | 0 | 27 April 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £8,235 | £9,136 | 0 | 23 March 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Arthurlie Drive, Giffnock, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.giffnockscouts.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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